CNA Respiratory Care Unit - Rotating

SSM Health • Madison, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the Respiratory Care Unit assists in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients. This role involves receiving patient care assignments from the registered nurse (RN) in charge and initiating delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing activities for specific patient age groups. Key responsibilities include collecting and documenting data for admission assessment and reassessment, relaying information via charting and communication to team members, and informing the licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition, complaints, or educational needs. The CNA answers patient calls, takes vital signs, monitors behavior and physical condition, and assists with daily living activities such as baths, ambulating, feeding, skin care, personal and oral hygiene, and bed making. They also perform dressing changes, enemas, ostomy care, toileting, turning, cough and deep breathing exercises, catheter care, and collection of biological specimens, as well as measuring and recording fluid intake and output. Additionally, CNAs prepare patients for discharge, stock and maintain supplies, assist with clerical duties, orient new patients, and operate equipment. They may also perform point of care testing and are expected to work in a constant state of alertness and safety.

Requirements

• An active Wisconsin CNA certification
• Education equivalency for licensing
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) (for Illinois)
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (for Missouri)
• Advanced Unlicensed Assistant - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN) Or Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Oklahoma State Department of Health (for Oklahoma)
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry (for Wisconsin)

Responsibilities

• Receives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge.
• Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing activities for specific patient age group served.
• Collects and documents data for the admission assessment and reassessment at specific times for patient population.
• Documents and provides appropriate data to the licensed nurse for analysis and validation of patient’s response to care or treatment and when significant change occurs in the patient’s condition.
• Relaying information via charting and communicating to team members.
• Informs licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition/needs, of patient complaints, and of patient/significant other educational needs.
• Answers patients’ calls for help, takes their vital signs, and monitors their behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
• Assists with baths, ambulating, feeding, skin care, personal and oral hygiene and making occupied and unoccupied beds.
• Performs dressing changes, enemas, ostomy care, toileting, turning, cough and deep breathing, catheter care, collection of biological specimens, measuring and recording intake and output of fluids.
• Prepares patients for discharge and accompanies them upon dismissal as indicated.
• Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment.
• Assists with delegated clerical duties such as answering telephones, relaying messages, transcription of physician orders, preparing and organizing the patient's medical record.
• Orients new patients and significant others to the nursing unit.
• Performs mechanical and manual operation of equipment as recommended in user's manual, with ability to recognize common mechanical problems and initiate appropriate corrective action.
• May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed